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2020 Jeep Cherokee

Safety Score
66
Average
Recalls
1
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars

Recalls (1)

Date NHTSA ID Component Units Completion
2019-08-29 19V637000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK 5,294 Details

Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)

Date Component Crash Injuries Summary
2026-03-23 POWER TRAIN No 0 I was driving on the highway on my way to work around 7:45 am. As I was driving my car lost all power and I heard a gri…
2026-03-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No 0 The systems that failed included the shifter, which causes the car to lock so that it cannot shift out of park . This i…
2026-03-02 POWER TRAIN No 0 I’ve got the dreaded service 4wd light coming on which means my 4wd system is not working. It’s also known as the C14A7…
2026-02-25 POWER TRAIN No 0 The power transfer unit stopped working and we got a message on the dashboard about the four-wheel-drive not working. W…
2026-02-21 ENGINE No 0 Oil filter housing 3.2 motor. Plastic housing leaking with oil smell while driving. Could cause fire in engine bay.
2026-02-17 POWER TRAIN No 0 The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while changing lines and attempting to depress the accel…
2026-02-01 POWER TRAIN No 0 No accident or incident cause issues with the power train. Seems like a recurring problem that this specific model of J…
2026-01-19 POWER TRAIN No 0 Warning light came on that said "Service 4WD System" at approximately 86,969 miles on a 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. T…
2026-01-09 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM No 0 Issue #1: Fuel pump failure, had to completely replace the fuel pump at approx. 60,000 miles. Approx. $1,300 repair. …
2026-01-03 POWER TRAIN No 0 Failed Power Train Unit, and this is available for inspection. I was driving on the highway with my grandson and hus…
2025-12-30 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 PTU failure needs replacements... 4k to fix. Safety issue and should be a recall.
2025-12-21 POWER TRAIN No 0 My PTU failed while driving 70mph on a 4 lane interstate during a heavy rush hour, I'm 7 months pregnant and this was m…
2025-12-18 POWER TRAIN No 0 4wd service light came on. The code was c14a7-97. A well known PTU problem. There was a previous recall for the same pr…
2025-12-16 POWER TRAIN No 0 Transfer case failure, I had started to notice as if the transmission were shifted to neutral, high engine rpm and no o…
2025-12-14 POWER TRAIN No 0 While driving in northwestern Pennsylvania during a snowstorm, the driver engaged the vehicle’s factory “Snow Mode.” Im…
2025-12-08 POWER TRAIN No 0 The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown w…
2025-12-01 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 Not sure if this is the right place to complain, but my 4 Wheel Drive is Unavailable. I took it to my garage and they f…
2025-12-01 POWER TRAIN No 0 When I attempted to turn left onto the highway from a complete stop on an incline, I pressed the accelerator and the ca…
2025-12-01 POWER TRAIN No 0 The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle stalled. The…
2025-11-24 POWER TRAIN No 0 2020 Jeep Cherokee Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Per a discussion the dealer service manager, I realized the vehicle is und…
2025-11-23 AIR BAGS Yes 2 I was involved in a head-on accident with another car. The airbags did not deploy in my 2020 Jeep Cherokee. This result…
2025-11-18 POWER TRAIN No 0 The 4WD service light indicated an issue. After a week of the light staying on, the vehicle was brought to a local deal…
2025-11-17 POWER TRAIN No 0 Vehicle has been having a grinding noice since I bought it, had it checked and nothing came up. Now service 4x4 light …
2025-11-11 POWER TRAIN No 0 The "4WD Needs Service" light appeared on the dashboard of our 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. We took vehicle to the Enu…
2025-11-11 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL No 0 In November 2024, while driving, my jeep began to lose power. Accelerator was not working and pulled over. It turned on…
2025-11-08 POWER TRAIN No 0 PTU unit on my Jeep Cherokee failed at 70 miles per hour on the highway. The car is located on a Jeep dealer lot and is…
2025-11-05 POWER TRAIN No 0 The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexp…
2025-10-24 POWER TRAIN No 0 I dropped my car for a service appointment on October 25, 2025 because the car was running loud at highway speeds and f…
2025-10-20 POWER TRAIN No 0 While driving, the car began making a rattling noise and felt unstable. Shortly after, the “Service 4WD” warning light …
2025-10-18 ENGINE No 0 The vehicle piston failed which led to complete engine failure. This has been diagnosed by a service center.
2025-10-17 POWER TRAIN No 0 MY TRANSMISSION QUIT WORKING AND MY PARKING BRAKE TURNED ON WHILE DRIVING!!!!! This is the same problem that was recall…
2025-10-15 ENGINE No 0 My 2020 Jeep Cherokee was in for a multi-point inspection and oil change on 9/10/2025. On 10/15/2025, the Service 4wd, …
2025-10-14 AIR BAGS No 0 Driver's seat below the steering wheel console the airbag is hanging out and showing the edge of the bag
2025-10-06 POWER TRAIN No 0 My service FWD light came on so I took it to the shop to get it looked at. Upon diagnosing this issue, I was informed i…
2025-10-05 POWER TRAIN No 0 Hello, The widespread issue of defective the PTU (power transfer unit) is far beyond the recall 25V011. We have 2 Jee…
2025-10-01 POWER TRAIN No 0 After having the issue diagnosed by an authorized service center, it has been confirmed that my PTU has failed and need…
2025-09-29 PARKING BRAKE No 0 The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that the parking brake engaged independently while idling at …
2025-09-28 AIR BAGS No 0 When I bought the jeep from the first week on air bag light won’t come on I will notice it flickers but if it does come…
2025-09-21 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 Power transfer unit broken. Not a recall but reported on many jeeps.
2025-09-20 POWER TRAIN No 0 The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, there was an abnorma…
2025-09-18 POWER TRAIN No 0 The PTU AND PTU Actuator have failed. The repair is estimated to be App $3000 at a local independent repair shop. The p…
2025-09-16 POWER TRAIN No 0 The Power Transfer Unit on my 2020 vehicle is not working. I bought this car specifically to have four wheel drive. …
2025-09-15 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 Brought to dealer to evaluate for loud popping in/out of park, clunking and grinding noises on accelaration and stops. …
2025-09-15 POWER TRAIN No 0 Service 4WD warning appeared 9/2025 on my 2020 Jeep Cherokee Limited with 37500 miles. Took it to my local mechanic. Th…
2025-09-15 SERVICE BRAKES No 0 Parking break engages when car comes to a stop engine light is on them goes off
2025-09-06 POWER TRAIN No 0 The check 4 wheel drive light lit up on my dash. Shortly after, there was aloud noise coming from the front passenger …
2025-09-05 POWER TRAIN No 0 Received "SVC FWD" light on the dash. Four wheel drive stopped working. I was able to continue driving with front whe…
2025-09-03 STEERING No 0 The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the "Steering Whe…
2025-08-29 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 I was at a stop light, light turned green and as I started to accelerate there was a loud banging noise and it felt lik…
2025-08-27 POWER TRAIN No 0 “Service 4WD” warning light came on. Took vehicle to mechanic who said error code indicates power transfer unit failure…